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Dawson and Fonda shine on Campbell's catwalk

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WENN.com Source
May 17, 2011

The supermodel took over the historic Forville Market for her Fashion For Relief spectacular, which saw Dawson, Yasmin Le Bon, Karolina Kurkova and Robert De Niro's wife Grace Hightower strut their stuff on the catwalk.
Campbell, who celebrates her 41st birthday on Sunday (22May11), was the first on the runway but it was Fonda, in a Marchesa evening gown, who received the loudest applause as she closed the show.
Campbell says, "The destruction caused by the earthquake is completely heartbreaking. It's so hard to even begin to comprehend the tragic loss the people of Japan are coping with.
"I felt very passionate to try and help in whatever way possible, to do our part and to support Japan at this time. I hope that the money raised from Fashion For Relief in Cannes will support those who need it most."
Artwork by Dennis Hopper and Jeff Koons, as well as photographer David La Chapelle's famous photograph of a nude Campbell, were auctioned off to benefit the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, which devastated the country's east coast in March (11).

After literally charming the pants off Jeff Winger on an episode of Community last year, Katharine McPhee proved that she still looks good on TV. I guess that's why the former American Idol contestant has signed on for NBC's pilot, Smash, which is about the production of a big Marilyn Monroe-themed Broadway musical. Believe it or not, the idea came from Steven Spielberg (what?) and will see McPhee playing a struggling young actress who does everything she can to nab the Marilyn Monroe role.
She joins Debra Messing who stars in the new show as one half of the musical duo leading the onstage charge: Julia the lyricist. I'm not going to lie, I'm not a big fan of Miss McPhee, and her performances on Community, American Idol, and in The House Bunny did nothing to change that, but this may just be the perfect fit for her if she insists on continuing her quest for real fame. It's a little singing and dancing, some theatrical acting and I'm assuming some grade-A drama queen behavior. Yeah, I think she'll do just fine.
Source: Deadline

Network television isn't “dead” per se, but the manner which its content is managed, distributed, promoted and rewarded is changing so dramatically that you can consider many of the old practices “deceased.” The days of a family sitting around the television and watching a single channel for three straight hours are gone. Hell, the days of a family sitting around watching TV together are gone. With Hulu, Netflix, TiVo and TV on DVD, there are so many ways to watch a program at our convenience. We personally haven’t watched a show in real time in ages!
Today, we aren't ranking our favorite shows. Those lists are all across the internet. Instead, we're offering our general recommendations for shows you should see, shows you should avoid and how the networks compared to one another based on the shows they air. Here's how our rating system works:
Yay = Watch. It's awesome.
Eh = It's okay. You might like it. You might not.
Nah = For the love of God, don't watch it. In fact, if the show comes on your television set, you should either a.) run or b.) throw your TV out the window.
NBC
-Community (yay)
Great writing, directing, acting. What else do you need?
-Parks And Recreation (yay)
Stellar second season, why bench it to mid season?
-The Office (eh)
Growing old, but still some steam left in the engine.
-30 Rock (eh)
Consistent laughs but nostalgia makes it seem worse.
-Outsourced (eh)
NBC swears it isn't racist, but...
-Chuck (eh)
A fun, nerdy, guilty pleasure, but there are better things to watch.
-Parenthood (eh)
Surprisingly delightful, if a little boring.
-The Event (nah)
cough LOST cough
-Law and Orders (nah)
It's Law and Order. What else is there to say?
-Undercovers (eh)
Could've been so much better, but still fun while it lasted.
-Chase (eh)
How many police shows can we have?
Overall Rating: Eh
NBC is the most frustrating network on television. It airs some of the best shows but handles them so terribly we're starting to think the company is run by a spinning wheel that's spun by an alcoholic lizard (but with Jeff Zucker recently let go, that could change). We believe Community is the best show on television right now (regardless of genre) and yet the Peacock still refuses to give it a decent lead-in, which means its ratings aren't great. Parks and Recreation turned out to be one of last year's funniest shows, but in 2010 it was relegated to mid-season and we got the unremarkable Outsourced instead. Granted, NBC is developing a three hour comedy block on Thursdays, but 2010 was still the year that comedy could not get a decent audience.
And don’t even get us started on the whole late night fiasco.
Looking beyond Thursday night comedies, NBC hasn’t done very well outside of reality programing and football. Undercovers -- from LOST mastermind JJ Abrams -- failed to deliver an exciting premise and find an audience despite the talents behind it. No matter how hard it tried to make The Event the next LOST, it just wasn’t as engrossing. NBC: you can’t force an “event” like LOST, you have to let it be. Well, you can’t just let it be: you have to create something worthy of “being” an “event” and, yes, we just discovered “quotation marks.”
CBS
-Hawaii Five O (eh)
Looks great in HD. Too bad the writing doesn't.
-How I Met Your Mother (eh)
Getting back into the groove as we get ready to meet the mother.
-Two and A Half Men (nah)
May this show burn in hell. Does great things for CBS, but may it burn to the ground.
-Mike and Molly (nah)
Fat jokes? You'd think CBS' audience would be offended.
-The Big Bang Theory (eh)
Alas, our noble geeks have fallen off their high horse. But sometimes doable.
-The Good Wife (yay)
A stand-out leading actress gives CBS a bright spot in its lineup.
-Shit My Dad Says (nah)
Pure shit. Your dad would be disappointed.
-Blue Bloods (eh)
We only watch for Tom Selleck's mustache.
-The Mentalist (nah)
Poor writing and acting hurt its otherwise interesting concept.
Overall Rating: Nah
It doesn’t really matter what we say about CBS. It will continue on its juggernaut course of middle-of-the-road, lowest common denominator programming. There are only three shows that we might recommend to any person (H5O, BBT, and HIMYM) and even then we'd add the caveat that their respective quality varies week to week. Still, it's hard to hate CBS. It has its demographic (although we're still trying to figure who actually watches these shows) that keeps coming back for more each week. The Eye knows which shows work and which ones don't and the network is successful -- financially, at least. Here's the question: should we be mad at CBS for bad content that performs well or should we be mad at the American public that keeps watching it?
ABC
-Modern Family (yay)
Getting predictable and sentimental, but still one of the funniest shows on TV.
-Cougar Town (eh)
Courteney Cox will forever be a sitcom star. Nothing more.
-Castle (eh)
Nathan Fillion? Nathan Fillion.
-No Ordinary Family (eh)
It's like Heroes
-My Generation (nah)
Booooooooooooooring.
-Desperate Housewives (nah)
Starting to struggle with original concepts.
-Grey’s Anatomy (nah)
Should've ended a long, long time ago.
-LOST (yay)
There might never be another show quite like this one. Enjoyed it while it lasted.
-Private Practice (nah)
The Grey's Anatomy spin-off makes us want to watch Grey's Anatomy.
-V (eh)
Compelling concept, but poorly executed. Still a guilty pleasure we indulge in each week.
-The Middle (nah)
Even a solid cast can't save this generic writing.
Overall Rating: Eh
Every show that ABC airs seems to have this glossy shine to it. They all seem bright and bold and while they do get dramatic, they never seem gritty. That’s what happens when your parent company is Disney. ABC mustered some great highlights in 2010, especially from Modern Family -- a show that somehow managed to make the family sitcom funny again while still hitting the big sociopolitical points (a gay couple with a child on network television!). LOST, of course, with its big finale, was a huge event that either under-performed or was THE BEST THING ON TELEVISION (depending on who you ask). Of course that wasn’t ABC’s fault. It promoted the hell out of "The End" and gave it its due.
ABC should also get credit for creating some of the better female oriented programs on television with Cougar Town and Desperate Housewives. It also gets a bump for Castle, a better than average procedural that stars Nathan Fillion, but then again we'd give anything with Fillion a bump. That guy rules.
FOX
-Running Wilde (eh)
Like Arrested Development but not as funny.
-Lone Star (eh)
Good writing, solid direction, adequate performances. Taken off too soon.
-The Simpsons (eh)
Still going relatively strong.
-Family Guy (eh)
Kinda weird how randomness can be stale, but its getting there.
-Raising Hope (nah)
Fairly funny, but Running Wilde was funnier
-Glee (eh)
Horrible writing, but the songs are fun! Too bad that doesn't make a good show.
-House (eh)
Dr. Gregory House is still saving lives, but the weekly premises are getting redundant.
-The Good Guys (eh)
Canceled after one season, probably due to it being a cop show from the '70s.
-The Cleveland Show (eh)
An extension of Family Guy without the funny stuff.
-American Dad (eh)
Just like Family Guy, except with a talking alien instead of dog.
-Fringe (eh)
This got pretty deep and dark this year, starkly contrasting anything else on TV. Hopefully it will survive on Fridays.
Overall Rating: Eh
Ugh, here’s our beef with Fox: it rewards the programs that garner instant returns/ratings. But if a show doesn’t do anything special in the short term, it pretends it doesn’t exist. For instance, Glee was one of the biggest new shows of 2009 and throughout 2010 it continued on its course despite becoming one of the worst-written shows (seriously: the writing, while never good, has simply become atrocious) on air. Fox continues to promote the hell out of it (understandably), but when it has something good on its hands that isn't an overnight success, it gets dropped like a congressional candidate with a penchant for Thai boys.
Lone Star was one of the most promising new shows of 2010 and wasn’t given a finger of help. It was ultimately canceled after two episodes. Running Wilde was expected to be the next Arrested Development considering Mitch Hurwitz and Will Arnett were behind it. Just like AD, however, it was canned before its first season concluded (at least Arrested Development got three seasons). Then they put Fringe in the Friday night death spot, practically sealing its fate. Look Fox: you have an amazing ability to select good shows (we're really looking forward to Bob’s Burgers next year) but you have to let them grow. They can’t all be The Simpsons, American Idol or Glee. Have some faith and the audience will follow.
HBO
-Boardwalk Empire (eh)
Slow at times, bad-ass at others.
-True Blood (yay)
Like pure sugar: You know its bad, but you suck it down anyway.
-Hung (yay)
For a show about a guy with a big dick, this show has a lot of heart.
-Treme (eh)
Great music, but it's not The Wire.
-Entourage (nah)
An improvement from its previous season, but the show has run its course.
-Bored to Death (yay)
Fun, light and a perfect counter balance to Eastbound and Down.
-Eastbound and Down (yay)
This past season doesn't compare to the first, but Kenny Powers is one of the greatest TV characters of the past twenty years.
-In Treatment (eh)
Strong writing and performances, but gets a little too melodramatic to really catch fire.
-How to Make it in America (eh)
Overall Rating: Yay
When it comes to content, HBO has a major perk being a premium cable channel: F-bombs and boobs. And boy, do they take advantage of it.
Boardwalk Empire takes the very best of The Sopranos and sets it in 1920’s Atlantic City. Eastbound and Down has one of the loudest and funniest characters to ever grace the small screen. Jason Schwartzman found the role he's been looking for his entire life in Bored to Death (having Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson helps). Not to mention True Blood, which is one of the guiltiest pleasures around. As long as HBO keeps making these high quality shows, it'll continue to be worth the extra few bucks a month on your bill.
Showtime
-Dexter (eh)
After a few stellar seasons, it may be losing steam.
-Weeds (eh)
Nancy finally faces the consequences of her actions and the show comes around.
-The Big C (eh)
Laura Linney is strong, but the writing suffers.
-Nurse Jackie (eh)
Clever writing with a strong lead actress, who sometimes tries too hard.
-Californication (eh)
Dramatic season finale, but overall, the writing (about a writer) feels forced.
Overall Rating: Eh
Any other year, Showtime would be a stellar addition to your television roster, but 2010? Not so much. That’s not to say it wasn’t a good year for the premium channel: it just wasn't great. Dexter had an off year following a tremendous exit at the end of season 4 and while Weeds picked up steam during its sixth season, it was still just taking two steps forward after taking six steps back. We still can’t believe Nurse Jackie and The Big C are getting all these award nominations. Eh, Showtime must know how to woo voters.
Our message to Showtime: don’t get cocky. You're not as good as you think you are.
Comedy Central
-South Park (eh)
Foul mouthed cartoons continue to have the sharpest satire on television.
-The Daily Show (yay)
Jon Stewart and Co. are the smartest writers in the business.
-The Colbert Report (yay)
We would, in all honesty, vote for him for President.
-Ugly Americans (eh)
Filled with typical humor, but the monstrous premise is wacky enough to carry it.
-Tosh.0 (eh)
Pretty funny, but Tosh's sarcasm gets old after a while.
-Futurama (yay)
Great to see it back on the air.
-Nick Swardson's Pretend Time (nah)
Funny comedian, but as with these type of shows, the jokes get stale.
Overall Rating: Eh
Comedy Central continued on its merry way with South Park, The Colbert Report, and The Daily Show but struggled with its other original programming. The channel still doesn't seem to know what type of comedy it wants to present. However, the recently redesigned logo suggests big changes in 2011.
FX
-Louie (yay)
Louis CK can do no wrong with this show.
-Archer (yay)
The funniest animated program, period. One of the funniest shows on TV, period.
-Terriers (yay)
Alas, another one cut short. At least we got to see the full season.
-The League (yay)
Great acting. It really came into its own during the second season.
-Sons of Anarchy (yay)
Brutal, gritty, dark and heavy. And those aren't bad. At all.
-It's Always Sunny of Philadelphia (yay)
They've found their formula for success and keep riding it.
-Rescue Me (eh)
Dennis Leary manages not to be grating. That's saying something.
Overall Rating: Yay
FX has produced some of the best comedies of the past decade and 2010 was no different. Additionally, it provided some of the grittiest, hardest and meanest dramas around -- but mostly made us laugh our asses off.
No, for real, we’re being serious. Louie and Archer are two of the funniest shows (if not the funniest) on the air. They’re bold, unpredictable and oh-my-god-you-have-to-see-this hilarious. There's brilliant writing all around but special mention goes to Louie’s poker scene revolving around the word “faggot.” Despite being a comedy, in that scene the show delivered more truth, love and laughs than CBS' entire year of programming. Don't forget about FX's staple comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The gang is currently coming off of, perhaps, their best season ever and that's saying something.
FX rarely gets love during awards season despite being adored by critics and a small (but loyal) audience. Still, I think the "F" in FX stands for "Fuck ‘Em" because we know what's good and we don’t need a trophy to tell us.
AMC
-Mad Men (yay)
How can you sum up one of television's pinnacles in one sentence?
-Breaking Bad (yay)
This show will kick your ass. And you'll love it.
-The Walking Dead (yay)
Zombies done well. The end.
-Rubicon (yay)
Slow at times, but with amazing writing and well-rounded characters, is incredibly rewarding. We'll miss this one.
Overall rating: Yay
We proudly declare AMC the best channel on television. Who would’ve thought five years ago that AMC -- the channel you turned to only on sleepless nights at 3AM because there's never anything else on -- would be producing the best programs of television? Take a look at the list above. Every show that AMC has EVER aired has been of the highest quality. Hell, its only speed bump, Rubicon, was still above average but too slow to keep an audience. Enough laurels have been tossed to Mad Men and Breaking Bad (deservedly so); we don’t need to repeat them except to say that it's not just hype - they are that good. The Walking Dead turned out to be its highest rated show, proving that Zombies are a big draw (as long as the writing is good).
Bottom line: It's nice to see a channel that boasts the slogan "Story Matters Here" take itself seriously.
HONORABLE MENTIONS Starz - Goddamit, how do you cancel something as brilliant as Party Down right as people were starting to notice? Have some faith Starz. CW - Gossip Girl and Vampire Diaries. This is them trying? Well, whatever. ABC Family - Its original programming isn't that great, aside from the now-canceled Huge, but hey! Harry Potter marathon! USA - Royal Pains and Burn Notice are just two reasons why this channel is one of the best providers of content on cable. TLC - Cake, midgets, tons of kids, hoarders, and oh yeah, Sarah Palin. Welcome to the freak show channel.

Friday's Comic-Con Schedule Highlights
We just got our hands on the Friday (July 23) schedule for Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, and there's just as much delicious geek-fare to entertain you as there was on Thursday's schedule! Moreover, FRIDAY is STAR WARS DAY at Comic-Con!
Even if you didn't manage to nab a ticket to the convention this year, you can still revel in all its glory here at Hollywood.com, where we will continue to keep you up to date with all the event's entertainment-industry news. Full Friday schedule here.
10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans
David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&amp;A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25ABC
10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!
Lost castaway found! Battlestar Cylon becomes human! Star Trek writers return from space! A supernatural force has drawn some of sci-fi's giants back to Earth­ -- and they're all gathering on a beautiful and mysterious island in the Pacific. It's Hawaii Five-0, a modern-day reimagining of one of television's most beloved and iconic classics. The epic series, one of the most anticipated new shows of the season, will explore the origins of the Five-0 team and build on an already rich mythology. Executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Star Trek) and Peter M. Lenkov (24), director Len Wiseman (Underworld), and stars Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and Grace Park (Battlestar Galactica) present an exclusive sneak peek at the series and an in depth discussion on how they plan to marry their genre sensibilities with a classic police procedural. Room 6BCF
10:30-11:30 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Screening and Q&amp;A
The Caped Crusader swings back into San Diego as Batman: The Brave and the Bold returns to Comic-Con for its third consecutive year, with an advance screening of an upcoming episode as well as a lively discussion with voice of Batman Diedrich Bader (Surf's Up), executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producers James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), and Michael Jelenic (The Batman), and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). As a special bonus for fans, the panel will also screen the world premiere trailer for the upcoming and highly anticipated Cartoon Network/Warner Bros. Animation series Young Justice...don't miss this Comic-Con exclusive! From Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Brave and the Bold airs Fridays at 7:30 pm ET/PT on Cartoon Network, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold—Season 1, Part 1 will be released on DVD August 17. Room 6A
10:30-11:30 Stargate Universe
Follow your Destiny. Catch the Syfy Stargate Universe panel, featuring Robert Carlyle (Dr. Nicholas Rush), David Blue (Eli Wallace), Ming Na (Camile Wray), and Louis Ferreira (Colonel Everett Young), moderated by Robert Cooper (series co-creator). Ballroom 20
10:30-11:30 Summit Entertainment: Drive Angry 3D
A vengeful father hunts down the people who brutally killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby in the newest film shot in 3D from the writer and director of My Bloody Valentine 3D, starring Nicolas Cage, William Fichtner, Billy Burke, and Amber Heard. Join the cast and filmmakers as they showcase never-before-seen footage of this high-octane, blood-spattered road trip through hell! Hall H
11:00-12:00 Bob's Burgers
Creator/executive producer Loren Bouchard (Home Movies) and executive producer Jim Dauterive (King of the Hill) introduce animation fans to their hilarious new series premiering on Fox in January. There will be a screening of never-before-seen footage followed by a Q&amp;A. Room 25ABC
11:00-11:45 Dimension Films: Piranha 3D
Dimension Films presents never-before-seen footage of Piranha 3D, which hits theatres August 20. Director/producer Alex Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), producer Mark Canton (300), producer Gregory Levasseur, and executive producer Alix Taylor are joined by cast members Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Jessica Szohr (Gossip Girl), Steven R. McQueen (Vampire Diaries), Kelly Brook, and Adam Scott for a sneak peek at Piranha 3D and a Q&amp;A! Hall H
11:30-12:30 AMC's The Walking Dead
Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal (The Pacific), Sarah Wayne Callies (Prison Break), Laurie Holden (The Mist), Emma Bell (Law &amp; Order), series creator/director/executive producer Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption), executive producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator), executive producer Robert Kirkman (creator/writer of The Walking Dead comic), makeup artist Greg Nicotero, and Joel Stillerman (AMCs senior VP) discuss the making of AMC's series The Walking Dead, based on the Image comic book series created and written by Robert Kirkman, premiering in October on AMC. Room 6BCF
11:30-12:30 State of the Animation Industry
ASIFA-Hollywood's annual overview of trends in animation. In this turbulent economy, how is the animation industry faring? Are games taking up the slack? Will 2D survive? Moderated by Tom Sito (Shrek, The Lion King), the panel includes Raul Garcia (Aladdin, The Old Woman and the Reaper), Joe Haidar (Beauty and the Beast, Alvin the Squeakquel), Beth Sleven (Night at the Museum, Iron Man 2), and Sean Petrilak (Kung Fu Panda TV show, Lady Gaga and Kanye West videos). Room 9
11:30-12:30 Caprica
Syfy presents an exclusive glimpse into the future of humanity. Featuring Alessandra Torresani (Zoe Graystone), Sasha Roiz (Sam Adama), Ronald D. Moore (co-creator/executive producer), and David Eick (executive producer) and moderated by Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times. Ballroom 20
11:45-12:45 Cartoon Network: Comedy Animation
What time is it? It's Adventure Time with special guests Pendleton Ward (creator), Jeremy Shada (voice of Finn), John DiMaggio (voice of Jake), and Tom Kenny (voice of Ice King). Fans will also get an exclusive look at what's coming this fall from Cartoon Network Studios, including a sneak peek at Regular Show with creator J. G. Quintel. Room 6A
12:00-1:00 Neighbors from Hell
Executive producers Pam Brady (South Park) and Mireille Soria (Madagascar) screen a never-before-seen episode of their newly launched TBS animated series and take questions from the audience, along with their all-star voice cast including Molly Shannon (SNL), Patton Oswalt (My Weakness Is Strong, Ratatouille), Will Sasso (MADtv), Kurtwood Smith (That '70s Show), David Soren (DreamWorks animation veteran), Kyle McCulloch (Mr. Wong), and Tracey Fairaway (Chicago 8). Room 25ABC
12:00-1:00 Skyline
Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, and Rogue Pictures present an exclusive look at the sci-fi thriller Skyline, directed and produced by the Brothers Strause (Alien vs. Predator: Requiem), whose company Hydraulx has provided visual effects for Avatar, Iron Man 2, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and 300. In Skyline, strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame, where an extraterrestrial force proceeds to swallow the entire human population off the face of the earth. Colin and Greg Strause unveil an exclusive Comic-Con trailer and scenes from Skyline, along with stars Donald Faison (Scrubs), Eric Balfour (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 24), David Zayas (The Expendables, Dexter), Scottie Thompson (Star Trek), and Brittany Daniel (Club Dread) and moderated by Drew McWeeney. Hall H
12:45-1:45 The Big Bang Theory
It's "Anything Can Happen Friday" at Comic-Con as The Big Bang Theory -- which kicks off a new night of comedy on Thursdays for CBS this fall -- returns to Comic-Con with a special screening and Q&amp;A featuring the show's creators and stars. Resident Big Bang alum Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) moderates a lively discussion featuring executive producers Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men) and Bill Prady (Dharma &amp; Greg), as well as series stars Johnny Galecki (Roseanne), Jim Parsons (Garden State), Kaley Cuoco (Charmed), Simon Helberg (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story), and Kunal Nayyar (NCIS). From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory will air Thursdays at 8 pm ET/PT this fall on the CBS Television Network, and The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 14. Ballroom 20
1:00-2:00 Motion Picture and Television Production Designers
Motion picture and television production designers might take us to a 1930s prison break, a '50s drag race, a '70s disco, or even today's Comic-Con. Or, like this year's panel, they'll take you to unknown worlds that beggar the imagination—fully realized worlds with alternate architecture, interior design, cars, weapons, and more. In collaboration with a multi-person, highly skilled art department, they will conceive, hire, supervise, and even try to stay on budget as they create whole new worlds of the imagination. Panelists include moderator John Muto (Terminator 2: 3D), Mimi Gramatky (10,000 Days), Barry Robison (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader), Kirk Petruccelli (Blade), and Oliver Scholl (The Time Machine). Room 32AB
1:00-2:00 Super
Writer/director James Gunn (Slither), stars Rainn Wilson (The Office), Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings), Nathan Fillion (Firefly), and Michael Rooker (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), and producers Ted Hope (Adventureland) and Miranda Bailey (The Squid and the Whale) reveal footage from their latest feature production Super, including the first peek at Rainn and Ellen Page's costume design. Super is a hyper-real and shockingly funny look at the extremely violent antics of a down-on-his-luck man as he attempts to win his wife back from a glamorous drug dealer by teaming up with a psychopathic teen to become costumed crimefighters. Hall H
2:00-3:00 Star Wars Day: Inside the Force
Lucasfilm Animation artists Dave Filoni (supervising director), Joel Aron (CG supervisor), and Kilian Plunkett (lead designer), take you on an in-depth journey from script to screen, showing how an episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is made and demonstrate the transformation of the animation style from Season One to the upcoming Season Three. Room 7AB
2:00-2:45 Bones
Creator and executive producer Hart Hanson and star David Boreanaz are on hand to discuss what went down in Season 5 of Bones and the cliffhanger finale as well as what's in store for Booth and Brennan in the exciting new Season 6! The panel will be followed with a Q&amp;A session. Ballroom 20
2:15-3:15 The Cape: Sneak Peek and Panel Discussion
One man can make a difference...When Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, is framed for murder and presumed killed, he assumes the identity of his son's favorite comic book superhero -- The Cape -- to reclaim his name, family, and his city from the ruthless ARK Corporation and the masked villain known as Chess. Join the cast and creators including David Lyons (ER), Summer Glau (Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles), Dorian Missick (Six Degrees), James Frain (True Blood), Keith David (Gamer), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: Last Stand), Martin Klebba (Pirates of the Caribbean), composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica), creator/executive producer Thomas Wheeler (Empire), and showrunner/executive producer John Wirth (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) for this sneak peek at the pilot episode and panel discussion. A limited collector edition of The Cape comic book, with a cover by superstar artist John Cassady (Astonishing X-Men), will be given away at the panel. Room 6A
2:15-3:45 Miramax Films: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Producer/co-writer Guillermo del Toro and director Troy Nixey present a first look at their new film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a hair-raising, spine-chilling tale of horror about a little girl (Bailee Madison) who is sent to live with her father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend (Katie Holmes) in the old mansion they are renovating, only to unwittingly unleash malevolent creatures bent on destroying all of them. Hall H
2:30-3:30 Nickelodeon: Penguins, Lemurs, and Pandas, Oh My!
See Penguins of Madagascar executive producers Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley (Kim Possible), supervising producer Nick Filippi (Wolverine &amp; X-Men), creative consultant and voice of "Skipper" Tom McGrath (Madagascar 1 &amp; 2), and cast members John DiMaggio (Futurama), Jeff Bennett (The Misadventures of Flapjack), James Patrick Stewart (Wolverine &amp; X-Men), Danny Jacobs (Epic Movie), and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show) present highlights from the upcoming Penguins special "The Lost Treasure of the Golden Squirrel" and perform a table read from a new episode. Then get a special preview of the upcoming Nickelodeon series Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, presented by executive producer Peter Hastings (Pinky and the Brain), supervising producer Bret Haaland (The Penguins of Madagascar), supervising producer Randy Dormans (The Penguins of Madagascar), and supervising director Gabe Swarr (The Penguins of Madagascar). Moderated by Rich Magallanes, VP of animation for Nickelodeon, and Megan Casey, executive-in-charge for Nickelodeon. Room 5AB
3:00-3:45 The Joss Whedon Experience
Every year Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dollhouse, and Serenity, comes to Comic-Con to give fans a wide-ranging and digressive look into what's keeping him busy. Join Joss and a few thousand of his closest friends for the Q&amp;A. Spoiler Alert! Ballroom 20
3:15-4:15 Spartacus: Blood and Sand
Andy Whitfield (McLeod's Daughters) makes his Comic-Con debut, along with Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess), John Hannah (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), and Viva Bianca (Bad Bush). Executive producer Stephen S. DeKnight (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) joins the cast to discuss the upcoming prequel, titled Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, expected to air on Starz in January 2011, and the exclusive content found on the first season Blu-ray discs, available September 21. Room 6BCF
3:30-4:30 Terra Nova
Executive producers Brannon Braga (24, Star Trek: Enterprise) and David Fury (24, Lost), director Alex Graves, and star Jason O'Mara (Life on Mars) offer a glimpse into the highly anticipated epic family adventure 85 million years in the making. This new event drama slated for midseason on FOX comes from the brilliant minds of Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park, The Pacific) and former News Corporation president and COO Peter Chernin and follows an ordinary family on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race. Room 6A
4:00-5:00 Entertainment Weekly: Girls Who Kick Ass: A New Generation of Heroines
EW moderates this discussion with Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Anna Torv (Fringe), Chloe Moretz (Kick Ass), Adrianne Palicki (Red Dawn and Friday Night Lights), and Ellen Wong and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) about the next generation of female action heroes and the power and privilege of playing young women who are nobody's arm candy. Moderated by Nicole Sperling. Ballroom 20
4:00-6:00 Sony Pictures Entertainment: The Other Guys and The Green Hornet
Two more sneak peeks at upcoming films from Sony Pictures Entertainment!
The Other Guys -- NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson and P.K. Highsmith (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson) are the baddest and most beloved cops in New York City. Two desks over and one back, sit Detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg). You've seen them in the background of photos of Danson and Highsmith, out of focus and eyes closed. They're not heroes -- they're "the Other Guys." But every cop has his day and soon Gamble and Hoitz stumble into a seemingly innocuous case no other detective wants to touch that could turn into New York City's biggest crime. It's the opportunity of their lives, but do these guys have the right stuff? Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, and co-writer/director Adam McKay will be appearing in person.The Green Hornet -- Director Michel Gondry, who makes movies with a special, personal signature, is taking on The Green Hornet—and he's doing it in 3D. Comic-Con audiences, prepare yourselves. In The Green Hornet, Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) is the son of L.A.'s most prominent and respected media magnate and perfectly happy to maintain a directionless existence on the party scene—until his father (Tom Wilkinson) mysteriously dies, leaving Britt his vast media empire. Striking an unlikely friendship with one of his father's more industrious and inventive employees, Kato (Jay Chou), they see their chance to do something meaningful for the first time in their lives: fight crime. To get close to the criminals, they come up with the perfect cover: they'll pose as criminals themselves. Protecting the law by breaking it, Britt becomes the vigilante The Green Hornet as he and Kato hit the streets. Confirmed to appear in person to unveil this early look at The Green Hornet in 3D are the Hornet himself, Seth Rogen, director Michel Gondry, writer Evan Goldberg, producer Neal Moritz, and actor Christoph Waltz. Hall H
4:30-5:30 Adult Swim Panel Featuring Robot Chicken, Venture Bros, and Metalocalypse
Show creators Seth Green, Matt Senreich, and Tom Root (Robot Chicken), Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer (Venture Bros), and Brendon Small (Metalocalypse) discuss their original series, screen sneak peeks, and answer questions. Keith Crofford, VP of production at Adult Swim, will moderate. Room 6BCF
4:45-5:45 Falling Skies
They're coming. Get the very first look at Steven Spielberg's new series that envisions a world where aliens have invaded and the fate of humanity lies in the hands of a few survivors. Noah Wyle (ER, TNT's The Librarian movies) and Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation) join co-executive producer and writer Mark Verheiden (Heroes, Battlestar Galactica) for a Q&amp;A on the new series. Falling Skies premieres on TNT next summer. Room 6A
5:00-6:00 Spotlight on Drew Struzan
See the premiere screening of excerpts from Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, a feature-length documentary film about the career of movie poster artist and Comic-Con special guest Drew Struzan, featuring exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg, and many others. Q&amp;A will include Struzan and filmmakers Erik Sharkey (director), Charles Ricciardi (producer), Greg Boas (editor and cinematographer), and Marc-Antoine Serou (cinematographer). Room 7AB
5:00-6:00 Girls Gone Genre: Movies, TV, Comics, Web
Meet and talk with women who write, read, game, and perform in arenas that are historically and statistically dominated by men. What's it like to try and get a job in a field where most of your competitors and colleagues are guys? Can women write men, and vice versa? And what happens when traditionally "male" genres are reinvented by female writers and embraced by female fans? Sex and the City it ain't! Meet the women who like to play with trucks and Barbies...and Wolverine action figures. And flux capacitors. Featuring Felicia Day (writer/producer, The Guild; actress, The Guild, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog), Kathryn Immonen (writer, Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Runaways, Heralds), Laeta Kalogridis (screenwriter/producer, Shutter Island, Ghost in the Shell, Avatar), Marti Noxon (screenwriter/producer, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Mad Men), Melissa Rosenberg (screenwriter/producer, Dexter, The Twilight Saga), and Gail Simone (writer, Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey).Moderated by Io9's Annalee Newitz. Room 24ABC
5:15-6:15 True Blood Panel and Q&amp;A session
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, True Blood kicked off its 12-episode third season June 13 on HBO. The series, which has earned two Golden Globe nominations for Best Television Series—Drama, follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, Golden Globe winner for True Blood season one; Oscar-winner for The Piano), who can hear people's thoughts, and her soulmate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy-winning HBO series Six Feet Under) created and serves as executive producer of the series, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris. The series also features Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette Reynolds, Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte, Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton, Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica Hamby, Kristin Bauer van Straten as Pam, Denis O'Hare as Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, and Joe Manganiello as Alcide Herveaux. (Note: names in bold will be appearing on the panel.) Moderated by Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly. Ballroom 20
6:00-7:00 BBC America's Being Human
Creator/writer Toby Whithouse and cast members Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, Aidan Turner, and Sinead Keenan are on stage for a fan Q&amp;A and exclusive inside peek at the new U.S. premiere season launching the same weekend as Comic-Con. The Los Angeles Times declared, "Buffy fans -- come out of the Twilight and sink your teeth into this import." Don't miss the chance to get the inside secrets on the double-lives of a werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost, joined this season by George's friend Nina, who's got a mysterious secret of her own. Room 6A
6:00-7:00 Archer
Creator and executive producer Adam Reed (Sealab 2021, Frisky Dingo) screens selected scenes from the FX animated series Archer, which recently won a NowNewNext Award for "Best Television Show You're Not Watching" from cable's Logo network. He will take questions from the audience along with Aisha Tyler, who provides the voice of Agent Lana Kane, the strong, voluptuous, and often exasperated secret agent. Adam and Aisha will discuss the evolution of the series as well as the voice-over process. Room 7AB
6:30-7:30 Thomas Jane and Tim Bradstreet's RAW Entertainment
Join the crew from RAW Entertainment as they discuss their exciting slate of current and upcoming projects in comics and film. Moderated by Thomas Jane (Hung, The Punisher), and Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher), panelists include Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein), Bruce Jones (Twisted Tales), James Daly (Bad Planet), William Stout (Pan's Labyrinth), Mark Schultz (Cadillacs &amp; Dinosaurs), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), and a surprise guest! Room 4
6:30-7:30 TV Guide Magazine: The 2010 Hot List
Featuring the hottest supernatural/sci-fi talent in front of the camera and behind the scenes from new and returning series! Moderated by TV Guide magazine's executive editor Craig Tomashoff, the panel includes Morena Baccarin (V), Brannon Braga (Terra Nova, Flash Forward), Michael Chiklis (No Ordinary Family), Keith David (The Cape), Zachary Levi (Chuck), David Lyons (The Cape), Elizabeth Mitchell (V), Chi McBride (Human Target), and others to be announced! Ballroom 20
6:30-7:30 Old School American Horror
Featuring legendary horror icons and the hottest names in the genre, the cast of Hatchet II presents an old school American horror panel. Kane Hodder (Friday The 13th), Tony Todd (Candyman), R. A. Mihailoff (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Danielle Harris (Halloween), Tom Holland (Child's Play), and Adam Green (Hatchet) are on hand for an unforgettable panel. Room 32AB
7:30-8:30 Discovery Channel's Reign of the Dinosaurs
Immerse yourself in next spring's TV blockbuster, as an all-star crew reveal the secrets behind Discovery Channel's genre-busting journey back to the Prehistoric. Confirmed panelists include Iain McCaig (Star Wars), David Krentz (Disney's Dinosaur), and Ricardo Delgado (Dark Horse Comics' Age of Reptiles), all of whom will be pitching their stories live! Hosted by producer Erik Nelson (Grizzly Man), the panel goes deep behind the scenes for an in-depth look at how this landmark production is creating stories, characters, and digital models for the new standard in realistic dinosaur storytelling. A once-in-a-decade opportunity to be present at the creation of an epic miniseries. Room 6BCF
7:30-8:30 30 Days of Night: Dark Days
This highly anticipated sequel to the box office hit 30 Days of Night is based on the second book of the cult graphic novel series and will debut on Blu-ray and DVD this fall from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Director/co-screenwriter Ben Ketai (Dusk to Dusk), graphic novel creator/co-writer Steve Niles, stars Keile Sanchez (Lost), Diora Baird (TCM: The Beginning), and Rhys Coiro (Entourage, upcoming Straw Dogs), and producer J. R. Young (Ghosthouse) are on hand for an exclusive sneak peek, panel, and Q&amp;A session. Room 7AB
8:00-9:00 Anthropology of Twilight Zone
Daryl G. Frazetti (anthropologist, Western Nevada College) and Curtis Webster (Spirit of Star Trek host) examine Rod Serling's exploration of the ambiguity of reality as it relates to the human condition, exceeding cultural space/time constraints. This panel examines questions such as: What is the deeper cultural meaning of "perception"? What is the cultural meaning of myth? How might Twilight Zone function as myth? How do Sterling's insights speek to concepts of cultural and linguistic relativism? Don't miss this enthralling discussion on the mix of Serling's magic and science fiction as the presenters follow each twist and turn that moves the meanings of his stories into the mythical realm. Participation highly encouraged! Room 8
8:00-10:00 World Premiere: Batman: Under the Red Hood
Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation proudly present the World Premiere of Batman: Under the Red Hood, the eighth entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 movies. In the film, Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. Killing is an option. And when The Joker falls in the balance between the two, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened. The stellar voice cast is led by Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek), Jensen Ackles (Supernatural), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), John DiMaggio (Futurama), Jason Issacs (the Harry Potter films), and Vincent Martella (Phineas &amp; Ferb). Executive producer Bruce Timm (DCU films), director Brandon Vietti (Superman: Doomsday), award-winning comics writer Judd Winick, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano (DCU films) and members of the voice cast will be around for a postscreening panel that will reveal details behind the making of the film, a glimpse of the 2011 DC Universe Animated Original Movies slate, and a first look at the next DCU film, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse. Warner Home Video will distribute Batman: Under the Red Hood on Blu-Ray and DVD, OnDemand and For Download on July 27, 2010. Note: a second encore screening will take place in the same room beginning at 10:15. Ballroom 20
8:30-9:30 Ironclad Panel and Footage
A medieval Magnificent Seven that combines the visceral action of 300 with the impassioned heroism and romance of Braveheart, Ironclad is a violent action thriller that tells the true story of a motley crew of tough, battle hardened warriors, who withstood several brutal and bloody months under siege, in a desperate bid to defend their country’s freedom. Starring James Purefoy, Paul Giamatti, Brian Cox, Kate Mara, Jason Flemyng, and Derek Jacobi. Filmmakers Jonathan English (Minotaur), Andrew Curtis (Lost In La Mancha), and Rick Benattar (Shoot 'em Up) will screen an 11-minute battle sequence from the film and host a Q&amp;A afterward. Special surprise guests to appear! Room 7AB
9:30-10:30 The Blood Factory
To unlock the bone-chilling secrets of The Blood Factory, join Danny De Vito (actor/director/star of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), John Albo (writer/director of Flexing with Monty), Nick Bonamy (art director of The Blood Factory), "Tkay" Raul Garcia (website developer), Frank Ippolito (effects makeup, Pirates of the Caribbean 2 &amp; 3), and William Mesa (visual effects, Army of Darkness). Relish new short films from The Blood Factory: tales of horror that will conjure nightmares to disturb your sleep for nights to come. Room 5AB

The actress will make her Broadway debut in God of Carnage on 2 March (10), joining Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels and Janet McTeer, in the comedy about two couples who clash over a fight between their children.
Daniels was in the comedy's original cast, but will return to tackle a new role, according to the Associated Press.
The play's current castmembers, including Jimmy Smits and Annie Potts, will take their final bow on 28 February (10).

The former child star stunned fans and family last month (Sep09) when she revealed she had been raped by her father, The Mamas &amp; The Papas singer John Phillips, on the eve of her 1979 wedding to Jeff Sessler. She admitted the sex eventually became consensual and continued for 10 years.
Phillips' claims have split her family in two, with her former stepmother Michelle accusing her of making up the sensational allegations.
The former Mamas &amp; The Papas singer blamed Phillips' long-running struggle with drugs for making her delusional, saying, "I have every reason to believe it's untrue... Mackenzie has a lot of mental illness. She's had a needle stuck up her arm for 35 years."
The actress hit back at Michelle, claiming she was only "protecting the abuser", and now Bertinelli has spoken out to defend her former One Day at a Time co-star.
Bertinelli says, "She was a very tortured soul. The many years that I've known her, for the first time I see this light coming out of her because she's letting go of all of that pain that's been inside of her.
"It really pains me that people would not believe something coming from her, you know because she had a needle stuck in her arm, but there was a reason the needle was stuck in her arm. So I say, give her grace."

WHAT IT’S ABOUT?
Claire is an attractive CIA operative and Ray is an M16 agent who simultaneously leave their Governmental spy activities in the dust to try and profit from a battle between two rival multi-national corporations both trying to launch a new product that will transform the world and make billions. Their goal is to secure the top-secret formula and get a patent before they are outsmarted. While their respective egomaniacal CEOs engage in an unending battle of wills and one-upmanship Claire and Ray start out conning and playing one another in a clever game of industrial espionage that is even more complicated due to their own long-term romantic relationship.
WHO’S IN IT?
Reuniting Closer co-stars Julia Roberts (as Claire) and Clive Owen (as Ray) turns out to be an inspired idea. They turn out to be the perfect pair oozing movie-star charm and electricity in this elaborate con-game that might have been the kind of thing Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant might have made in the '60s (in fact they did in Charade). Roberts with that infamous hairstyle back the way we like it and Owen looking great in sunglasses prove they have what it takes to navigate us through this ultra-complex plot in which no one is sure who they can trust at any given moment. They play it all in high style and the wit just flows as the story skirts back and forth during the period of five years. The supporting cast is well-chosen with juicy roles for Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti (out of their John Adams duds) as the two CEOs going for each other’s throats. Giamatti who sometimes has a tendency to overdo it is especially slimy here and great fun to watch.
WHAT’S GOOD?
Big-star studio movies today rarely take risks and often talk down to the audience but in Duplicity writer/director Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton) has crafted a complicated con-comedy that requires complete attention at all times just to keep up with the dense plot’s twists and turns. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a New York Times crossword puzzle and Gilroy and his top-drawer production team deliver a glossy beautiful-looking film that’s easy on the eyes hitting locations from Dubai to Rome to New York City.
WHAT’S BAD?
Like any good puzzle it sometimes can be frustrating putting it all together and Gilroy’s habit of taking us back in time and then inching forward gets a little confusing even with the on-screen chyron pointing out where we are at any given moment. Stick with it though and you will be well-rewarded.
FAVORITE SCENE:
A scene near the end where the formula must be found scanned and faxed in a matter of minutes is sweat-inducing edge-of-your-seat moviemaking and it provides the ultimate opportunity for Roberts and Owen to take the “con” to the next level. Another where Roberts uses a thong to try and trick Owen into admitting an affair he never had is also priceless and gets right to the heart of the game-playing.
GO OUT AND GET POPCORN WHEN ...
Never. Stock up during the coming attractions. If you miss a moment of this entertaining romp you might never figure it all out.

Over Her Dead Body seems to be loosely based on an old Noel Coward standard Blithe Spirit about a couple haunted by the man’s first wife after a medium unleashes her spirit in a botched séance. In Dead Body’s case the guy’s name is Henry (Paul Rudd) a kindly veterinarian still devastated after his fiancée Kate (Eva Longoria) was crushed by an ice sculpture on their wedding day a year ago. Henry’s sister Chloe (Lindsay Sloane) is desperate to bring her brother some happiness and arranges a meeting with perky psychic Ashley (Lake Bell) in hopes that she might shed some er light on the subject and help the skeptical Henry move on. But as she finds herself more and more attracted to Henry and vice versa Ashley also inadvertently summons the ghostly Kate who decides if she can’t have her man no one will. Most romantic comedies are some kind of regurgitation of other similar plot lines--it’s just the nature of the beast. But what a good romantic comedy has is appealing leads and a quirky through line to make it fresh. In that regards Over Her Dead Body gets it about a quarter right: It’s got a likable lead actress. Up-and-comer Bell (TV’s Boston Legal) is a real find. As the down-to-earth Ashley the actress rarely ventures into the clichés of her role rather finding her own rhythms and displaying a rather klutzy sweet and slightly nutty disposition. And she completely clicks with Rudd--a veteran of the Judd Apatow improv gang--at least in terms of the comedy. Although he seems to be slumming it a bit in Dead Body Rudd still can’t help but riff on his lines and Bell is right there with him. Unfortunately the stiffer Longoria (pun intended) pales in comparison and is delegated to playing the same conniving and bitchy role that has made her a hit on Desperate Housewives. Then there’s the completely wasted sidekick characters: Sloane (The In-Laws) as the snarky sister and American Pie’s Jason Biggs as Ashley’s catering partner who pretends to be gay so he can stay close to Ashley. Where’s sidekick-best-friend extraordinaire Judy Greer (27 Dresses) when you need her? Besides Lake Bell’s performance as its one saving grace Over Her Dead Body gets it wrong in just about every other aspect. Writer Jeff Lowell (John Tucker Must Die) decided to make Dead Body his directorial debut as well--but the drawbacks lie in his script. The directing part is easy with a film like this: Just point and shoot for the most part. But Lowell isn’t able to create anything fresh with the stale subject matter dishing out the same old same old. The best stuff are the scenes between Ashley and Henry but you’ve got to think that was mostly improvisation between the two actors; it has to be since the rest of the dialogue is so stilted. Let’s just say Over Her Dead Body will be much better served as a DVD rental with a plate of spaghetti and a bottle of wine. Make that two bottles of wine--it’ll be funnier that way.